Liberty Hill ISD Adds General Employability Skills Course for Eighth Graders
Liberty Hill ISD eighth graders are taking a new General Employability Skills course in 2026-27, replacing the former Leadership class. The course earns one high school CTE credit and covers workplace skills, career exploration, interviewing and professionalism.
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What to know
The course replaced the district's Leadership class for all eighth graders and now provides one high school Career and Technical Education credit. [1]
Course topics include communication, teamwork, interviewing, workplace expectations, career exploration, time management and personal appearance and grooming. [1]
Students will practice job searches and interview preparation, including anticipating questions and responding appropriately. [1]
Career exploration includes researching fields of interest, required education and training, employability skills and salary expectations. [1]
Local employers and industry partners may visit classrooms when their involvement fits the curriculum, CTE Director Misty Taylor said. [1]
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- SOURCE 01 / PUBLISHED REPORTINGLHISD eighth graders get early start on career readiness with new course | News | lhindependent.com ↗Liberty Hill Independent / City of Liberty HillRead on Oct 16, 2026. Source publication date: Oct 14, 2026.
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- Liberty Hill ISD Adds General Employability Skills Course for Eighth Graders — reviewed version 66273857
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